• Introduction to Permaculture with Starhawk

    OUR Ecovillage O.U.R. Ecovillage 1565 Baldy Mountain Road, Shawnigan Lake, BC, Canada

    A 2.5-day immersion into the ethics, principles, and practice of permaculture design — on the land where it's already being lived. Join Starhawk, founder of Earth Activist Training, alongside Indigenous land-based educators and knowledge holders. In-person $495 · Virtual $290 […]

  • reVILLAGEing Family Camp

    At OUR reVILLAGEing Family Camp, learning is not something we do to our children — it is something we do with them. Rooted in Raffi's Child Honouring vision and Peacemaking practices, this two-week intergenerational journey immerses families in hands-on projects, […]

  • Permaculture Design Certificate Program

    OUR Ecovillage O.U.R. Ecovillage 1565 Baldy Mountain Road, Shawnigan Lake, BC, Canada

    OUR Ecovillage has been teaching this certificate course for decades. This summer's program goes further — bringing together Indigenous knowledge holders, land-based educators, and permaculture practitioners from across North America for a transformational 72-hour journey. Graduates receive a PINA-accredited Permaculture […]

  • Esquimalt Urban Arts Tour

    Saturday, July 4, 2026 marks the 7th annual Urban Arts Tour!  This annual self-guided event brings together local artists and garden hosts to celebrate creativity, community, and the beauty of Esquimalt’s outdoor spaces. Wander through neighbourhood gardens and discover original art in […]

  • Quartet Fest West Participants Concert

    St Andrew's Presbyterian Church 924 Douglas Street, Victoria

    Presented by St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church’s Music Outreach program on July 5th in the Sanctuary at 2 PM. Donations are appreciated, and support our music program, and our musicians! Quartet Fest West is one of the finest chamber music programs […]

  • Cemetery Tour: A Canadian Who’s Who at Ross Bay Cemetery

    Ross Bay Cemetery Main Gate Fairfield Road, Victoria, Canada

    Did you know that 76 “residents” of Ross Bay Cemetery have qualified for entries in the Dictionary of Canadian Biography (DCB)? This ongoing scholarly project has profiled more than 9,000 Canadians who died before 1940 and whose lives had “national […]

    $5
  • Saxe Point Park regeneration

    Come and have fun helping to remove ivy, blackberry and a few other non-native invasive plants that are smothering the park. Doing so will allow the native plants to re-establish and thrive, restoring the natural ecosystem. This is a volunteer […]

  • Creative Sewing Summer Camps – July and August

    Stone Soup Studio 651 Fairway Avenue, Victoria

    All you need is imagination and we supply the rest! Students start with making patchwork pillows to learn basic sewing skills. Then they can begin making stuffies, bags and projects of their own choosing. They can finish the week with […]

  • Ukulele Strumalong

    The Fernwood Inn 1302 Gladstone Avenue, Victoria

    Fee: $10 Strumalong from 7pm - 9pm Song books available for purchase at the stage for $30 per book First come, first served as seats cannot be reserved. Come early for food and drink at 5:30 - support your neighbourhood […]

  • Marine Exploration by Paddleboard

    Marine Exploration by Paddleboard
    Gonzales Bay 0Victoria, BC, Canada

    Join Mer Tales Ocean Journeys and South Island SUP for guided stand-up paddleboard tours of rocky intertidal zones and kelp forests. Discover the incredible connections between land and sea while paddling through one of our most vibrant coastal ecosystems. Paddleboards, […]

  • After Hours: Pride

    Royal BC Museum 675 Belleville Street, Victoria

    Celebrate love, identity, and self-expression at After Hours: Pride-a joyful, inclusive night honoring 2SLGBTQIA+ history and culture. Dance the night away with Efrévescent, see a performance by Ilona Verley and connect with community. This event is organized with the LGBTQIA+ […]

    $42.00
  • Art Sessions in the summer

    Registration is open for summer arts workshops at Metchosin International Summer School of the Arts at Pearson College! This year we are offering 34, 2 and 5 day workshops for adults, and 3 residency opportunities. This years course offerings include […]

  • Spooky “After Dark”

    The Langford Station 720 Station Avenue, Langford

    Spooky After Dark is taking over one of the City of Langford's Friday Night at the Station events for a one-night-only evening market with an alternative twist. As the sun dips (and yes... it's technically still light out, we know […]

  • High on Love Bhakti Festival

    High on Love Bhakti Festival is a collaborative devotional gathering celebrating life in gratitude for our ever-present connection to the Divine. We create an uplifting experience for both practitioners and those who are curious about the Bhakti path of yoga, […]

  • Repair Cafe North Saanich

    The Repair Café features “Fixers”, local residents with a knack for repairing who are willing to lend their knowledge and show fellow citizens how to carry out repairs.  It’s a fun, collaborative environment and all are welcome.  You can bring […]

    Free
  • Studio Tour San Pareil / Parksville

    STUDIO TOUR SAN PAREIL / PARKSVILLE July  18 & 19 , 2026 from 10 AM TO 5 PM "Artists in and around the  communities of Parksville , Qualicum Beach  are opening up their studios for two days to allow you […]

    Free
  • Summer on the Yintah

    The Unist’ot’en clan continue to fight against industrial development on their sovereign Yintah. Instead of two work parties, they are doing one extra long one, August 1st until September 7th, and can use help. All skills are welcome but especially: […]

  • Community Potluck Social

    St. Mary of the Incarnation 4125 Metchosin Road, Victoria

    We're collaborating with Food Day Canada, the Island Chefs' Collaborative, and the West Shore Arts Council to celebrate local food and turn local ingredients into a sharing table of international dishes. Bring a dish to share that's inspired by your […]

    Free
  • Repair Cafe North Saanich

    The Repair Café features “Fixers”, local residents with a knack for repairing who are willing to lend their knowledge and show fellow citizens how to carry out repairs.  It’s a fun, collaborative environment and all are welcome.  You can bring […]

    Free
  • Repair Cafe North Saanich

    The Repair Café features “Fixers”, local residents with a knack for repairing who are willing to lend their knowledge and show fellow citizens how to carry out repairs.  It’s a fun, collaborative environment and all are welcome.  You can bring […]

    Free
  • Monster Mash Halloween Vintage Fair and Makers Market

    Da Vinci Centre 195 Bay Street, Victoria, BC

    Island Vintage Events Monster Mash Halloween Vintage Fair and Makers Market. Saturday October 3rd 2026 Fair 9am-4pm (1 Day event) Da Vinci Centre 195 Bay Street Victoria BC 70 vendors dealing in Vintage, Clothing, MCM Mid Century Modern, Atomic Era, […]

  • Repair Cafe North Saanich

    The Repair Café features “Fixers”, local residents with a knack for repairing who are willing to lend their knowledge and show fellow citizens how to carry out repairs.  It’s a fun, collaborative environment and all are welcome.  You can bring […]

    Free
  • National Conference on Ending Homelessness

    Whether you’re supporting people on the front lines, shaping policy, advocating for systems change, conducting research, funding solutions, or bringing lived expertise, the National Conference on Ending Homelessness is for you. Together, we'll challenge old assumptions, learn from what's working, and build the confidence and coordination to end homelessness — […]

  • 18th Annual Intuitive Arts Festival

    195 Bay Street 195 Bay Street, Victoria

    This 2-day celebration of Spirituality and Metaphysics invites you to explore your inner wisdom with a weekend full of mystical and experiential delights. Rejuvenate Your Spirit! Saturday and Sunday Nov. 7th and 8th 10am - 5pm 195 Bay St. Victoria […]

  • Atomic Christmas Vintage Fair and Makers Market [2 Day Event] Fri Nov 13 5pm-9pm Sat Nov 14th 9am-4pm

    Da Vinci Centre 195 Bay Street, Victoria, BC

    Island Vintage Events Atomic Christmas Fair, Makers Market, Special Guest, and Entertainment. Fri Nov 13 5pm-9pm Sat Nov 14th 9am-4pm Friday night November 13th 5pm-9pm Multiple Vendors and a live performance by The Atomic Cocktail Trio. Saturday November 14th 9am-4pm […]

  • Repair Cafe North Saanich

    The Repair Café features “Fixers”, local residents with a knack for repairing who are willing to lend their knowledge and show fellow citizens how to carry out repairs.  It’s a fun, collaborative environment and all are welcome.  You can bring […]

    Free